African American Vernacular in Classrooms, in the Acad-emy, and in the World
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Michael McClure | Virginia State University, Petersburg → Virginia State University | |
| Speakers | William Hobbs | Virginia State University, Petersburg → Virginia State University | The Authenticity of Blackness: Teaching Fiction Writing |
| Speakers | Lynn Byrd | Virginia State University, Petersburg → Virginia State University | The Way I Are’ in the Classroom |
| Speakers | Diann Baecker | Virginia State University, Petersburg → Virginia State University | African American Vernacular English through the Lens(es) of Power |
| Speakers | Michael McClure | Virginia State University, Petersburg → Virginia State University | What Does Valuing Diversity Really Mean in First-Year Composition? |
| Respondent | Ted Lardner | Cleveland State University, OH → Cleveland State University | Metaphors of Freedom: Unleashing Literacies |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 175 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “African American Vernacular in Classrooms, in the Acad-emy, and in the World.” 2008 Convention Program, New Orleans, session G.16. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 3, 2026.